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Ref no:
466783
Published:
03/04/2026
Closes:
24/04/2026
Location:
Duns, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders
Salary:
£19,280 per year
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
25 hours per week

Have you always had a passion for helping others? Does it come naturally to you to listen, connect and make someone feel valued?

We’ve an opportunity for you!

BHA is looking for a compassionate and motivated individual to join our team as a BeFriend Worker (Dementia & Volunteers)

It’s a known fact that older people living in rural communities are more prone to feeling lonely and isolated. Our BHA BeFriend service helps support older people living in Berwickshire and Kelso to remain confident in living independently in their own homes and for them to stay socially connected with their local communities.

Working with colleagues and community partners, you’ll help access clients to match them with suitable befriending support or refer them to relevant partner agencies that can help. You’ll also lead on training and expanding the team of BeFriend volunteers.

This is a part-time post with a fixed term till May 2027.

📍Location: Duns (agile)

🕒25 hours a week

💷£19,280 per year

To find out more, visit https://www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/vacancy/befriend-worker-3/

Our work at BHA BeFriend helps make a big difference to lives and you can be part of this!